Toddler
We ALL have Bad Days….
Have you ever felt so tired at the end of the day that you almost can’t fall asleep? The tired I am thinking about is not the ‘wow, I got so much accomplished today’ kind of tired. The tired I am talking about is the ‘I forgot to send in lunch for my son, the…
Read MoreWinter Can Be Long
Winters in New England… need I say more? I am sure that other parts of the country have worse winters. Ours here are probably not that bad, unless you have something to do and the roads are messy or you have a child stuck indoors. I can’t do much about the roads. I can,…
Read MoreSummer Time is COMING! Yay
If you are anything like me, you wait all year until summer! You forget that summer brings with it a lot more that beautiful sunshine. Summer time is filled with moving up ceremonies, graduation, communions, confirmations, family barbeques, packing and unpacking for beach trips, trips to the park, etc. We look forward to reading a…
Read MoreLiteracy Opportunities at Stepping Stones
I just wanted to let you all know of a wonderful program offered at the Steeping Stones Museum in Norwalk, CT. Meet characters from your favorite stories. The fun doesn’t end at 5:00 pm. Storybook Pajama Parties promote literacy and positive family interaction in a fun environment that celebrates learning. Come in your PJs and…
Read MoreSeeing Eye-to-Eye with Early Learners
When I was in High School I took a Child Development Class. I learned one of the most useful, most memorable lessons in this class. The teacher had half of the class make a craft while standing at tables. The other half of us had to get down on our knees and maneuver the classroom. It…
Read MoreMaybe a Hug Can Help
My children are now teenagers and I am happy that many years ago I learned an important lesson from them. We were late for a party or something. The day is clear in my mind. “Find your shoes”, “Where is your sister?”, “Where are your shoes?”, “We don’t have time for that right now”, “We…
Read MoreBirthday Parties and More
Recently I watched a TV report about children’s birthday parties. I was floored at the extravagant, elaborate parties the report featured. Don’t get me wrong, I love parties and LOVE creating an experience. My problem with the “over the top” parties is not only the cost involved, but the fact that the parties are often…
Read MoreMaking Your Child Self-Confident
The most valuable gift we can give to our children is self-confidence. Self-confidence allows children and adult to try new things, try harder, be a good friend, conquer fears and more. But how do we instill this confidence in our children? We love them. Loving our children does not mean enabling them. It does not…
Read MoreWant Better Sleep For Your Toddler?
The most important thing for better sleep for your toddler / preschooler is ROUTINE. Bed time should be a good experience for the whole family. It could be the highlight of the day. A snuggly time for love and kisses. So how do we make this happen? It is not as hard as you think, and you…
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